I love these pliers. I have a drawer in the kitchen specifically for tools. I have large pliers, but they are too complicated for me. They are perfect for my small hands. These are the best I've ever had for taking toothpicks out of baked stuffed pork chops. The meat is always baked tightly around the toothpicks, but these tongs pull them out easily and won't tear the meat. This is just one example of why I like them so much. In other words, I just bought them for my kitchen and how glad I am! They are strong and well built. I highly recommend them.